How do terrorist groups develop and why?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published January 10, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Host Tom Fudge speaks with two university professors about the internal dynamics of terrorist organizations, why people join, and the economics that drive it.

How do terrorist groups develop and why?

Host Tom Fudge speaks with two university professors about the internal dynamics of terrorist organizations, why people join, and the economics that drive it.

Guests:

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Eli Berman , economics professor at UC San Diego. He is among the leading scholars who is focusing on the economics of terrorism.
Dipak Gupta , chair of the International Security and Conflict Resolution program at San Diego State. He's an authority on terrorism-related issues and political violence.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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